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SPEAK WHEN?

3/22/2013

 
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NOW?  NOT YET?  NEVER?

When to speak is a decision we all must make.  Sometimes we speak without thinking and wish we hadn’t.  Sometimes we think without speaking and wish we had.  Sometimes we don’t even think about when or if we speak or not..This dilemma takes us to our subject for today – SPEAK WHEN?


ANNONYMOUS SPEAK:

There is a one-word guideline for sharing our thoughts with the stipulation that they should not be repeated.  It is NEVER.

“Some say that anonymity is the last refuge for cowards…if you don’t want to be identified with your words, God probably doesn’t either.”
Julie Ackerman Link

SPEAK WHEN…our words could be heard by anyone.


ANGRY SPEAK: 
It has been said that if we speak when we are angry, we will make the best speech we’ll  ever regret.  The Apostle Paul penned these words as a counter to angry responses…

When you are angry, do not sin, and be sure to stop being angry before the end of the day. Ephesians 4:26 NCV

The opposite of angry speak is encouraging words.  These can slide off of our tongues as easily as anger-filled responses if we allow our hearts to be saturated by the Holy Spirit.

So speak encouraging words to one another. I Thessalonians 5:10 TM

SPEAK WHEN…we can use encouraging words in a discouraging moment.


AUDITED SPEAK: 
What comes out of our mouths when we open them to speak reveals our heart condition. If our hearts are right before God, our speak will reflect it. 

It’s not what goes into your mouth that taints you; you are tainted by the words that come out of your mouth.  Matthew 15:11

                                       Chatter or clatter, what will it be -

                           when with our friends we speak open and free?


                                 Ladies like chatter, to hear and to say,

                             just need to be careful - leave clatter away.

                            So in our speaking let this one thing show:

                                "Say something nice, let chatter glow."

                           It honors the Lord when the tongue is in place;

                      Through His Holy Spirit comes speaking with grace.

                                                           -By DelRe


SPEAK WHEN… our hearts are filled with God’s Word.

PRAYER:
  Lord, walk beside me with your arm on my shoulder…and your hand over my mouth.

Blessings…as you SPEAK WHEN your words are God’s words.

©2013 SPORTMOMS & MORE | 11964 Elemar - Portland, OR 97224  


Mom
3/22/2013 02:13:09 am

What a surprise...As I read the poem, I thought, what a good way of expressing that guideline....when I saw the by line, it was a shock!
"My words turned to re-instruct me" thank you for bringing it out into the light!
There is a children's song which contains: "speak softly, speak gently, be a blessing......that's all I can recall at the moment!

Sharon Johnson
3/22/2013 10:30:03 pm

Wow! That is a great challenge! Thanks for starting this day that way for me!

Brenda Pell
3/25/2013 06:59:54 am

Such a great reminder, as we put the good stuff in, the good words flow out at the right time!


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    About the Author... 
    JANET BROWN

    As a veteran coach's wife, Janet invites you to join her in "Changing the world for Christ...one athlete at a time".Through the language of sports and life experiences, Janet uniquely exposes the character of God and His desire for "sportmoms" to WIN BIG in life. Her behind-the-bench view invites us into a world of triumphant wins and tragic personal loss.


    LIFE EXPERIENCE

    From being a mother of 2 to a spiritual mom to many, the road of life for Janet includes these hallmarks:

    - Gave her "heart to Jesus"     at 6 years old
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    - Studied Education/          Psychology at a Christian  College

    - Enjoyed earning her wings  and flying as a Flight    Attendant

    - Is the wife of Coach Dave Brown since 1967.

    - Involved in ministry to women for 30+ years including: Retreat Facilitator and speaker, Bible Study leader, National Women's Ministry Leader

    - Held an executive position in the corporate world for 35 years.

    - Developed and taught Pre-married and Marriage classes with her husband for 12 years. 

    Currently is a writer, grandmother to 4 and a coach's wife.


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